Conning: The E&S Market in the U.S. is Booming, But For How Much Longer?

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The current growth spurt in the U.S. E&S market began in 2018, gained steam in 2019, and is poised to continue in 2020, according to a new study by Conning.

"There are several factors that have created the environment driving growth in the E&S market," said Jerry Theodorou, a Vice-President, Insurance Research at Conning. "Admitted insurers are cutting back on the capacity they offer, non-renewing their complex specialty accounts, and readjusting their underwriting appetite to more standard accounts.  Additionally, Lloyd's syndicates have responded to poor underwriting results by withdrawing capacity for the U.S. E&S market."

The Conning study, "Surplus Lines Insurance:  A Booming U.S. Market" examines the drivers of the growing E&S U.S. market, including factors such as distribution, technology, and M&A, along with a review of E&S insurer peer group comparisons, and assessments of the various successful strategies employed by E&S writers.  The strategic study also provides a primer on the E&S market, E&S premium by state, and Conning's Surplus Lines index.

"Now is the moment for which E&S insurers have been waiting. The U.S. E&S market is expanding at a mid-teens rate, with growth in both liability and property lines." said Steve Webersen, Head of Insurance Research at Conning. "Solid profitability should follow this growth, benefitting those insurance groups where E&S comprises a major portion of their business. While large multi-line groups control the largest E&S insurers, the market also has dozens of stand-alone specialists. The big question is how long will this boom last?"

"Surplus Lines Insurance:  A Booming U.S. Market" is available for purchase from Conning by calling (888) 707-1177 or by visiting www.conningresearch.com.

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